Lead thieves have targeted another Macclesfield home. The theft happened at a house on Cranford Avenue in Macclesfield last night (Thursday, March 3)

Macclesfield police are warning residents to be vigilant after a spate of incidents where lead has been stolen from roofs and gutters.

Detective Sargent Paul Basford said: "Lead prices are quite high at the moment and we are getting quite a few offences where they are climbing up onto bay windows to and taking it from the flashing and off gutters.

"We do notice a trend when prices go up. We've seen a hike in the price of lead which makes it the metal of choice at the moment."